Commuter Chaos: Minority Blasts Government Over Transport Collapse

The Minority in Parliament has launched a scathing attack on the government, accusing it of failing to maintain a functional public transport system, leaving ordinary Ghanaians to endure unsafe, overcrowded, and uncomfortable journeys.

Speaking at the “Holding Government to Account” forum on Monday, January 26, 2026, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin described the situation as “a national disgrace” and blasted the administration for neglecting one of its most fundamental responsibilities.

“From Circle to Kaneshie and Madina, hundreds of Ghanaians are stranded for hours because the national bus fleet has collapsed,” Afenyo-Markin said. “What was once over a thousand public buses is now barely more than a hundred in operation. Over 400 Metro Mass buses have either been left to rot in garages or sold as scrap.”

He painted a grim picture of the daily ordeal commuters face. “Our public transport system has been reduced to cargo vehicles converted into buses. These vehicles have poor, uncomfortable seats with no headrests, and during peak hours, they are crammed beyond capacity. Citizens are left to jostle for space in moribund vehicles because the system is rudimentary and poorly managed,” he said.

The Minority Leader accused the government of forcing commuters into overcrowded trotros or inflating fares through artificial scarcity. “This is not because Ghana lacks engineers or planners. This is because this administration cannot even maintain a functional transport system. Policy has been reduced to press conferences while people sleep in queues at bus stops,” he added.

The comments come amid daily frustration for Accra residents, who endure long delays, packed vehicles, and rising fares, particularly during rush hours. Observers warn that the government’s inaction risks undermining urban mobility, economic productivity, and public confidence in state institutions.

In response, the Minority has called for urgent parliamentary inquiries and immediate government intervention to repair the national fleet, restore Metro Mass buses, and ensure safe, affordable, and reliable transport for all Ghanaians.

“The government’s failure is not just technical—it is moral,” Afenyo-Markin said. “It is a failure to serve the people and to uphold the most basic promise of a modern state: that citizens can move freely and safely.”

As commuters continue to suffer daily in overcrowded, uncomfortable vehicles, the Minority has warned that the transport crisis will remain a key political issue, framing it as a test of the government’s competence and commitment to citizens’ welfare.

 

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